Graduate & Professional Studies Financial Aid & Cost Information
Ouachita Baptist University has the following aid options available to graduate students.
Federal Aid Options
To apply for federal aid, you must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid at studentaid.gov. Students enrolled in a graduate program are considered independent on the FAFSA and are not required to include parental information.
Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan – Graduate students can take out up to $20,500 per year in the Unsubsidized Loan. Visit studentaid.gov for more information on current fees and interest rates.
Graduate Plus Loan – Once a graduate student has exhausted their unsubsidized loan eligibility, the Graduate Plus loan can be taken out in an amount up to the student’s cost of attendance. This loan is taken out in the student’s name, and a credit check is required. Visit studentaid.gov for more information on current fees and interest rates.
Teach Grant – The Teach Grant is available to both undergraduate and graduate students who are
willing to teach full time for at least four years in a high-need field at a low-income
elementary school, secondary school, or educational service agency. Interested students
should submit the Teach Grant Request Form.
Teacher Opportunity Program – the Teacher Opportunity Program offers tuition reimbursement to Arkansas teachers
and administrators for up to 6 college credit hours completed each academic year.
Apply at sams.adhe.edu from Oct. 1-June 1 for the following academic year.
Private Aid Options
Scholarships: Ouachita endeavors to price our graduate programs at an hourly rate that offers the best value we can provide. Because of this, our institutional scholarship offerings are limited. We are aware of a few private scholarships that are available to students at the graduate level. To learn more, view the "Scholarships Available to Graduate Students" tab through the following button:
Loans: Private alternative loans offer a little more flexibility than federal loans, but may lack some of the repayment benefits. A credit check is required, and the interest rate will be based on the applicant’s credit. Sometimes a cosigner will be required. The interest rates can range from 3% to 12% and could potentially be lower than the interest rate on a federal loan.
Please reach out to Gina Tolbert at [email protected] if you have any questions about financial aid for any of our graduate programs.
*Students must be enrolled in a degree seeking program to be eligible to receive federal
aid at Ouachita. Students who are non-degree seeking or who are enrolled in a certificate
program are not eligible to receive federal aid at Ouachita, but are eligible to pursue
private aid options.
Payment Options
All students are required to complete online check-in each semester, usually held a little over a week prior to classes starting. Financial Aid must be finalized prior to online check-in, and any remaining balance may be paid in full or in monthly installments over the course of the semester, with the first payment due during online check-in for the semester. Each semester must be paid in full before a student may begin the next semester. Students have two options for paying their balance each term:
- Pay balance for the semester in full during online check-in.
- Pay in monthly installments. Graduate students can pay their tuition balance in 5 monthly payments over the course of the fall and spring semesters, and in 2 monthly payments over the summer term (3 monthly payments are allowed if the summer term includes a May term). The first payment is due during online check-in, and subsequent payments are due the 15th of each following month. Accounts not paid in full by the first day of class each semester will automatically be placed on a monthly payment plan. A $35 payment plan fee will be charged each semester that a payment plan is used.
View the costs estimates for each individual program here:
Tuition and fees are determined by the Board of Trustees and updated annually.
2024-2025 Online ABA Program Cost of Attendance
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $750
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 36-hour program: $27,775
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Year 1 Students
| 2025-26 ABA Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2025 7 hours |
Spring 2026 7 hours |
Summer 2026 7 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($750 per hour) | $5,250 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
| 2. Fees | $135 | $135 | $135 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $550 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 | $3,272 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $667 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 | $2,121 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $42,047 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $5,385 | $5,385 | $5,385 |
Year 2 Students
| 2024-25 ABA Estimated Cost of Attendance | ||
| Fall 2025 8 hours |
Spring 2026 7 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($750 per hour) | $6,000 | $5,250 |
| 2. Fees | $135 | $235 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 |
| 7. Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance | $30,902 | |
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,135 | $5,485 |
| 1. Tuition: $750 PER CREDIT HOUR – ABA PROGRAM | ||
| 2. Fees: $135 Technology Fee per semester 25-26 year, and a $100 Graduation Fee in the final semester | ||
| 3. Books & Supplies: Cost listed is an estimate | ||
| 4. Food & Housing: Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off campus monthly budget is $1,060 | ||
| 5. Transportation: covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | ||
| 6. Personal Expenses: includes personal items, haircuts, clothing, etc. Also includes cap and gown, background checks, health related expenses (shots and exams), insurance and professional memberships | ||
Year 1 Students
| 2024-25 ABA Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2024 7 hours |
Spring 2025 7 hours |
Summer 2025 7 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($750 per hour) | $5,250 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
| 2. Fees | $130 | $130 | $130 |
| 3. Food & Housing | $4,770 | $4,770 | $3,180 |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $550 |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,096 | $3,096 | $2,064 |
| 6. Transportation | $972 | $972 | $648 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $41,358 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $5,380 | $5,380 | $5,380 |
Year 2 Students
| 2024-25 ABA Estimated Cost of Attendance | ||
| Fall 2024* 8 hours |
Spring 2025* 7 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($750 per hour) | $6,000 | $5,250 |
| 2. Fees | $130 | $230 |
| 3. Food & Housing | $4,770 | $4,770 |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,096 | $3,096 |
| 6. Transportation | $972 | $972 |
| 7. Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance | $30,386 | |
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,130 | $5,480 |
| 1. Tuition – $750 PER CREDIT HOUR | ||
| 2. Fees – Technology Fee: $130 per semester in 2024-25. Graduation Fee: $100 in final semester. | ||
| 3. Food & Housing – Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off campus monthly budget is $1,060. | ||
| 4. Books & Supplies – Cost listed is an estimate | ||
| 5. Personal Expenses – Includes personal items, haircuts, clothing, etc. Also includes cap and gown, background checks, health related expenses (shots and exams), insurance and professional memberships. | ||
| 6. Transportation – covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | ||
| *The Master of Science and Master of Arts programs will offer the same amount of hours in Year 1. However, in Year 2 of the ABA program, the Master of Science will offer 8 hours in the fall and 7 hours in the spring, while the Master of Arts will offer the opposite – 7 hours in the fall and 8 hours in the spring. The overall cost will be the same. | ||
2024-2025 Curriculum and Instruction Degree Cost of Attendance
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $500
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 30-hour program: $15,390*
*based on full-time attendance
Estimated Cost of Attendance
| 2025-26 Curriculum & Instruction Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2025 12 hours |
Spring 2026 12 hours |
Summer 2026 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($500 per hour) | $6,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| 2. Fees | $135 | $135 | $235 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $275 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 | $2,182 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $444 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 | $1,414 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $39,102 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (tuition and fees only) | $6,135 | $6,135 | $3,235 |
| 1. Tuition: $500 PER CREDIT HOUR – Masters of Education Program. Based on full time. Cost will vary based on number of hours the student takes | |||
| 2. Fees: $135 Technology Fee per semester for 25-26, $100 Graduation fee in final semester | |||
| 3. Books & Supplies: best estimate | |||
| 4. Food & Housing: Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off campus monthly budget is 1,091 per month | |||
| 5. Transportation: intended to cover use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | |||
| 6. Personal Expenses: Clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. | |||
| 2024-25 Curriculum & Instruction Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2024 12 hours |
Spring 2025 12 hours |
Summer 2025 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($500 per hour) | $6,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| 2. Fees | $130 | $130 | $230 |
| 3. Food & Housing | $4,770 | $4,770 | $2,120 |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $275 |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,096 | $3,096 | $1,376 |
| 6. Transportation | $972 | $972 | $432 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $38,469 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (tuition and fees only) | $6,130 | $6,130 | $3,230 |
| 1. Tuition – $500 PER CREDIT HOUR. Cost will vary based on the number of hours student is enrolled. | |||
| 2. Fees – $130 Technology Fee per semester and a $100 graduation fee in the final semester. | |||
| 3. Food & Housing – Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off campus monthly budget is $1,060. | |||
| 4. Books & Supplies – Costs listed is an estimate. | |||
| 5. Personal Expenses – Includes personal items, haircuts, etc. Also includes cap and gown. | |||
| 6. Transportation – Covers the use of a car or public transportation. | |||
2024-2025 Nutrition & Dietetics Degree Cost of Attendance
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $750
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 36-hour program: $27,685
Additional scholarship information can be found through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Year 1 Students
| 2024-25 MSDI Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2024 9 hours online & on campus |
Spring 2025 9 hours online & on campus |
Summer 2025 9 hours online |
|
| 1. Tuition ($750 per hr) | $6,750 | $6,750 | $6,750 |
| 2. Fees | $205 | $170 | $130 |
| 3. Food & Housing | $4,770 | $4,770 | $3,180 |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $858 | $550 | $500 |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,096 | $3,096 | $2,064 |
| 6. Transportation | $972 | $972 | $648 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $46,231 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,955 | $6,920 | $6,880 |
Year 2 Students
| 2024-25 MSDI Estimated Cost of Attendance | |
| Fall 2024 9 hours online & on campus |
|
| 1. Tuition ($750 per hr) | $6,750 |
| 2. Fees | $230 |
| 3. Food & Housing | $4,770 |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $565 |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,096 |
| 6. Transportation | $972 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $16,383 |
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,980 |
| 1. Tuition: | $750 PER CREDIT HOUR. Each semester will consist of 9 credit hours. |
| 2. Fees: | Technology Fee: $130 per semester Parking Fee: $40 in Fall and Spring of Year 1 Lab Fee: $35 in Fall of Year 1 Graduation Fee: $100 in Fall of Year 2 |
| 3. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus budget is $1,060 per month. |
| 4. Books & Supplies: | $500 per semester. In Fall of Year 1: added the cost of a lab coat, 2 sets of scrubs, typhon group student tracking system, student membership to "A.N.D." In SPRING: added conference fee. Final semester includes $65 cap and gown cost. |
| 5. Personal Expenses: | Background check, drug screen, physical exam, vaccinations / immunizations, Health insurance, Liability insurance, RD exam cost, clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. |
| 6. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. |
2024-2025 Online MBA Program Cost of Attendance
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $629
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 30 hour program: $19,310
Estimated Cost of Attendance
| 2025-26 MBA Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2025 12 hours |
Spring 2026 12 hours |
Summer 2026 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($629 per hr) | $7,548 | $7,548 | $3,774 |
| 2. Fees | $135 | $135 | $235 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $300 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 | $2,182 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $444 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 | $1,414 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $42,997 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $7,683 | $7,683 | $4,009 |
| 1. Tuition: | $629 PER CREDIT HOUR. | ||
| 2. Fees: | Technology Fee: $135 per semester Graduation Fee: $100 in final semester |
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| 3. Books & Supplies: | Best estimate. | ||
| 4. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus budget is $1,091 per month. | ||
| 5. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | ||
| 6. Personal Expenses: | Clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. | ||
| 2024-25 MBA Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2024 12 hours |
Spring 2025 12 hours |
Summer 2025 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($629 per hr) | $7,548 | $7,548 | $3,774 |
| 2. Fees | $130 | $130 | $180 |
| 3. Food & Housing | $4,770 | $4,770 | $2,120 |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $300 |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,096 | $3,096 | $1,376 |
| 6. Transportation | $972 | $972 | $432 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $42,314 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $7,678 | $7,678 | $3,954 |
| 1. Tuition: | $629 PER CREDIT HOUR. | ||
| 2. Fees: | Technology Fee: $130 per semester Graduation Fee: $50 in the final semester |
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| 3. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus budget is $1,060 per month. | ||
| 4. Books & Supplies: | Best estimate. | ||
| 5. Personal Expenses: | Clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. | ||
| 6. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | ||
2024-2025 Counseling Degree Cost of Attendance
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $550
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 63-hour program: $35,910
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Year 1 Students
| 2025-26 MA in Counseling Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2025 9 hours |
Spring 2026 9 hours |
Summer 2026 (8 Weeks) 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition | $4,950 | $4,950 | $3,300 |
| 2. Fees | $210 | $210 | $135 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $250 | $250 | $100 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 | $2,182 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $444 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 | $1,414 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $36,577 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $5,160 | $5,160 | $3,435 |
Year 2 Students
| 2025-26 MA in Counseling Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 9 hours |
Spring 11 hours |
May/Summer (11 Weeks) 8 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition | $4,950 | $6,050 | $4,400 |
| 2. Fees | $285 | $135 | $135 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $250 | $250 | $100 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 | $3,272 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $667 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 | $2,121 |
| 7. Liability Insurance | $50 | ||
| 8. Telehealth Certification | $400 | ||
| 9. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $41,247 | ||
| 10. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $5,235 | $6,185 | $4,535 |
Year 3 Students
| 2025-26 MA in Counseling Estimated Cost of Attendance | |
| Fall 11 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition | $6,050 |
| 2. Fees | $235 |
| 3. Books & Supplies | $250 |
| 4. Food & Housing | $4,909 |
| 5. Transportation | $1,000 |
| 6. Personal Expenses | $3,182 |
| 7. Liability Insurance | $50 |
| 8. Practice National Counselor Exam | $75 |
| 9. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $15,751 |
| 10. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,285 |
| 1. Tuition: | $550 PER CREDIT HOUR. |
| 2. Fees: | $135 Technology Fee per semester, $75 fee for each on-campus intensive and a $100 Graduation Fee in the final semester. |
| 3. Books & Supplies: | Best estimate. |
| 4. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off campus monthly budget is $1,091 per month |
| 5. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. |
| 6. Personal Expenses: | Includes expenses for clothing, personal items, haircuts, etc. Also includes cap and gown costs, insurance, health related expenses and professional memberships. |
Year 1 Students
| 2024-25 MA in Counseling Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 2024 9 hours |
Spring 2025 9 hours |
Summer 2025 (8 Weeks) 6 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($550 per hr) | $4,950 | $4,950 | $3,300 |
| 2. Fees | $205 | $205 | $130 |
| 3. Food & Housing | $4,770 | $4,770 | $2,120 |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $250 | $250 | $100 |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,096 | $3,096 | $1,376 |
| 6. Transportation | $972 | $972 | $432 |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $35,944 | ||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $5,155 | $5,155 | $3,430 |
Year 2 Students
| 2024-25 MA in Counseling Estimated Cost of Attendance | |||
| Fall 9 hours |
Spring 11 hours |
Summer (11 Weeks) 8 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($550 per hr) | $4,950 | $6,050 | $4,400 |
| 2. Fees | $280 | $130 | $130 |
| 3. Food & Housing | $4,770 | $4,770 | $3,180 |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $250 | $250 | $100 |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,096 | $3,096 | $2,064 |
| 6. Transportation | $972 | $972 | $648 |
| 7. Liability Insurance | $50 | ||
| 8. Telehealth Certification | $400 | ||
| 9. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $40,558 | ||
| 10. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $5,230 | $6,180 | $4,530 |
Year 3 Students
| 2024-25 MA in Counseling Estimated Cost of Attendance | |
| Fall 11 hours |
|
| 1. Tuition ($550 per hr) | $6,050 |
| 2. Fees | $230 |
| 3. Food & Housing | $4,770 |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $250 |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,096 |
| 6. Transportation | $972 |
| 7. Liability Insurance | $50 |
| 8. Practice National Counselor Exam | $75 |
| 9. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $15,493 |
| 10. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,280 |
| 1. Tuition: | $550 PER CREDIT HOUR. |
| 2. Fees: | $130 Technology Fee per semester, $75 fee for each on-campus intensive and a $100 Graduation Fee in the final semester. |
| 3. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off campus monthly budget is $1,060 per month |
| 4. Books & Supplies: | Best estimate. |
| 5. Personal Expenses: | Includes expenses for clothing, personal items, haircuts, etc. Also includes cap and gown costs, insurance, health related expenses and professional memberships. |
| 6. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. |
2024-2025 Exercise Science Degree Cost of Attendance
- Tuition per graduate credit hour: $500
- Estimated total tuition and fees for full 36-hour program: $18,440
Estimated Cost of Attendance
| 2025-26 MS in Exercise Science Estimated Cost of Attendance | ||||
| Fall 2025 12 hours |
Spring 2026 12 hours |
Summer 2026 12 hours |
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| 1. Tuition ($500 per hour) | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | |
| 2. Fees | $135 | $135 | $235 | |
| 3. Food & Housing | $4,909 | $4,909 | $2,182 | |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $550 | |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,182 | $3,182 | $1,414 | |
| 6. Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $444 | |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $42,377 | |||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,135 | $6,135 | $6,235 | |
| 1. Tuition: | $500 PER CREDIT HOUR | |||
| 2. Fees: | Technology Fee: $135 per semester. Graduation Fee: $100 in final semester. |
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| 3. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus monthly budget is $1,091. | |||
| 4. Books & Supplies: | Best estimate. | |||
| 5. Personal Expenses: | Clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. | |||
| 6. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | |||
| 2024-25 MS in Exercise Science Estimated Cost of Attendance | ||||
| Fall 2024 12 hours |
Spring 2025 12 hours |
Summer 2024 12 hours |
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| 1. Tuition ($500 per hour) | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | |
| 2. Fees | $130 | $130 | $230 | |
| 3. Food & Housing | $4,770 | $4,770 | $2,120 | |
| 4. Books & Supplies | $550 | $550 | $550 | |
| 5. Personal Expenses | $3,096 | $3,096 | $1,376 | |
| 6. Transportation | $972 | $972 | $432 | |
| 7. Total Annual Cost of Attendance | $41,744 | |||
| 8. Direct Cost to OBU (Tuition & Fees only) | $6,130 | $6,130 | $6,230 | |
| 1. Tuition: | $500 PER CREDIT HOUR | |||
| 2. Fees: | Technology Fee: $130 per semester. Graduation Fee: $100 in final semester. |
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| 3. Food & Housing: | Ouachita uses the College Board figures from regional surveys. Off-campus monthly budget is $1,060. | |||
| 4. Books & Supplies: | Best estimate. | |||
| 5. Personal Expenses: | Clothing, personal items, haircuts, entertainment, etc. | |||
| 6. Transportation: | Covers use of a car or public transportation. Not intended for purchase of car. | |||